5th Grade Science Circuits

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What happens in a closed circuit?

Back

Electric current can flow continuously.

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What is a parallel circuit?

Back

An electrical circuit that has multiple paths for the current to flow.

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What happens in an open circuit?

Back

No current flows.

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What is an open circuit?

Back

A circuit that has a break or gap in the path of current flow.

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What is a closed circuit?

Back

A closed circuit is a complete and unbroken path for an electric current to flow.

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What is an electric current?

Back

The flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electric current to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electric current to flow through it easily.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Front

What is a switch?

Back

A device that can open or close a circuit.

Front

What is a battery?

Back

A source of stored electrical energy that can provide current to a circuit.